*Ava Jones*
This closeness was too much. I wasn't that comfortable around him that I will hug him. Or maybe I wasn't comfortable hugging someone.
It seems like I was flustered or a blushing mess but in reality, I was just embarrassed.
He was cupping my face and asked if I was alright.
I couldn't speak due to this closeness and just nodded at him.
He finally give me space and I sighed in relief.
I think I am the weirdest person out there, first I was thinking to hit on him and now he is close, I feel embarrassed.
Maybe I just like him but not in another way. I think I am not straight cause who can not like him?
I mentally slapped myself, what am I even thinking? This man is making me question my sexuality.
I am straight. it's just cause we met now.
And I don't have to date someone right now. Maybe I am just not attracted to him.
"What are you thinking?", Raider said while studying my face which was lost in many weird thoughts.
"Nothing!", I said while being a little embarrassed.
I would throw myself into the black hole if he ever know what I even think.
It was quiet now and I and Raider are just looking at each other.
You know that weird feeling as if someone is watching you.
I could definitely feel that someone is watching me or more like glaring at me.
I felt the urge to see if my gut feeling was right or not so I curiously looked around.
And like always, I was right. It was Rylan looking at us with that dark aura that looked like he was ready to kill anyone.
*others pov*
Rylan made a coughing sound which successfully grabbed the attention of us both.
Rylan's looks were like throwing daggers at someone.
And he finally spoke.
"What are you doing here so early", he asked coldly.
"of course to pick her up, what else? ", Raider spoke with a calm voice but it also seems like he is warning about something.
Rylan was so pissed at him. He doesn't even know what is he even fighting for but at the same time, this was like a life-and-death moment for him that couldn't be left alone like this.
There was a brief silence.
"How did you know that Ava is here?", Rylan asked again seriously.
Ava was standing there but she didn't know what is happening there and Raider was unfazed as ever.
There was no shock or surprised look on his face.
"like you got to know everything happening between me and Ava", Raider said but it somehow seems mysteriously dangerous.
This time it was just silence but both brothers were glaring at each other and it wouldn't be shocking if they would jump at each other.
Meanwhile, Ava was there standing with a confused face. The only question in her mind was "what the fuck is even happening here".
But one thing is sure, she needs to separate them otherwise there would be world war three in this mansion.
*Ava jones POV*
I need to stop them or else they will surely kill each other.
"Thank you Raider for the ride! Please wait in the car, I will come later 'cause I have to pick my stuff up", I said hurriedly as I want them to separate them as quickly as possible.
Raider nodded at my remark and left the place.
Now it was only me and Rylan here.
It was awkward but Rylan's face showed a mixture of emotions. If I am not wrong his face showed hurt. Why was he hurt? Whatever the reason is, it is sure that I am the reason behind it.
I felt guilty. I didn't even thank him properly or clearly, I haven't thanked him.
I thought about something.
I am 100% gonna regret doing this.
I closed my eyes tightly.
why am I doing this again? I am questioning my life decisions but I still did it.
*Rylan POV*
I was devasted and hurt by the fact that she was letting him be close to her, touch her, give her a ride, and even thanked him.
Life is unfair.
I woke up the whole night taking care of her. She also had a high temperature so I had to reduce her temperature by using a cold cloth the whole night.
And she didn't say a word of thanks to me.
I never expected that I would crave to listen to a word of thanks from her.
Does she hate me that much?
I guess not everyone is lucky like Raider.
I was looking at her and she looked at me for a second.
It seems like she understood all my emotions in a few seconds.
At least there is someone who understands me even though she hates me but I still appreciate it.
But what happened next I never expected but secretly always needed it.
Is she seriously hugging me right now?
My eyes widened and I was left frozen in my spot for a few seconds.
She wrapped her hands around my neck by tiptoeing due to the height difference. And this action was damn cute.
My arms unknowingly encircled her waist loosely, also making sure she doesn't get uncomfortable.
I was extremely happy and fully satisfied.
It was like all my sadness faded in seconds.
She said thank you while hugging me.
The voice rang in my ears like the heavens.
There was no limit to my happiness.
A smile formed on my lips without me knowing.
The only way to describe these feelings was that having her around my arms feels home.
This moment occurred for like half a minute but still, everything seemed in slow motion to me.
She left me after almost 30 seconds.
She quickly picked up her bag from the couch and ran outside leaving me alone in this huge place.
I felt empty without her in my arms.
I think I am gonna be obsessed with her.
What is this feeling?